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AO08 VWV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 111,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF shock rubbing against inner arch

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to both rear outer sill areas but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,509 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,350 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 87,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,666 miles

Nearside Rear could not test seatbelt as child seat installed

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,666 miles

could not test n/s rear seat belt as child seat installed

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,582 miles

Rear silencer temp repair on mounting

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,618 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,816 miles

The exhaust rear box is suspended on wire but is secure at time of test

The n/s rear tyre has surface cracking (ageing)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,762 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AO08 VWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 VWV registered?

AO08 VWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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